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RICKETSWhat is Rickets?Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.Kinds of Rickets Nutritional rickets -also called osteomalacia, is a condition caused by vitamin D deficiency. Hypophosphatemic rickets -caused by low levels of phosphate. Renal (kidney) rickets -Similar to hypophosphatemic rickets, renal rickets is caused by a number of kidney disorders.

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PREVENTION enough calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the diet. People who have gastrointestinal or other disorders may need to take supplements Kidney (renal) causes of poor vitamin D absorption should be treated right away. People who have renal disorders should have their calcium and phosphorus levels monitored regularly. Genetic counseling may help people who have a family history of inherited disorders that can cause rickets.